Musa mannii (Indian Dwarf Banana)

100 (150)cm, Indian Dwarf Banana is a most ornamental and one of the smallest banana species. It is native in Assam, India and bears an upright hold to nodding inflorescence with bright pink bracts which are followed by decorative mini-bananas. For any humus rich, very well drained soil in a partially shaded (summer) to sunny (winter) spot. Keep plants drier in winter at a minimum of some 15°C. VI-VII.